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Add 35/32 and 10/40

1st number: 1 3/32, 2nd number: 10/40

35/32 + 10/40 is 43/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 40 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    35/32 = 35 × 5/32 × 5 = 175/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
    10/40 = 10 × 4/40 × 4 = 40/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/160 + 40/160 = 175 + 40/160 = 215/160
  5. 215/160 simplified gives 43/32
  6. So, 35/32 + 10/40 = 43/32
    In mixed form: 111/32

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